How cold fronts function and why they bring thunderstorms

How cold fronts function and why they bring thunderstorms

A cold front passed through the area yesterday evening, and the effects of that front are being fully realized today. Much of the area yesterday afternoon still felt like it was near or in the triple digits, with areas like Jefferson City and Linn experiencing heat index values around 103-106 degrees during peak heating hours. Now, temperatures this afternoon have only maxed out in the low to mid 70s, meaning there is around a 12 to 15 degree di…